Directions:

In a big casserole, pour 1 liter of water and put the pig’s leg. Cover and simmer. Boil for 2 to 3 hours using medium heat until the meat is tender. You can use a pressure cooker to save time. Remove the scum from the boiling water. Mix the coloring annatto powder.

While waiting until the meat is tender, make the sauce for kare-kare.

In a sauce pan, heat the cooking oil. Sauté the garlic, onion and ground peanut. Put in the peanut butter. Add ½ cup of water and stir. Add the toasted ground rice. Put in the string beans, eggplant, bok choy and sliced banana flower. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.

When the meat is tender, transfer the mixed sauce to the casserole. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Mix until the mixture is a bit thickened. Add salt to taste.